Tag Archives: Huntington Library and Gardens

John Singer Sargent

Posted on August 11, 2011 by piecedgoods

John Singer Sargent’s best known work is the Portrait of Madame X(Not to be missed if you’re ever in NYC at the Met).  A couple lesser known, but important ones are at the Huntington. This painting of a young man … Continue reading →

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Huntington Gardens

Posted on August 10, 2011 by piecedgoods

Texture, repetition, juxtaposition, light. The way the Huntington garden combines all of the above with plant material and a smidge of man made items like columns and temples is masterful. No garden gnomes here. (I’m not judging garden gnomes mind … Continue reading →

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Huntington Desert Gardens

Posted on August 9, 2011 by piecedgoods

We went on a road trip. One of the stops was Huntington Library and Gardens near Pasadena in a town called San Marino. The star attractions are the paintings of Blue Boy and Pinkie, and the Gutenberg Bible, and the … Continue reading →

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